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You can also connect the charger to an in-vehicle cigarette lighter socket via the adapter cable and vehicle
connector (16). Switch off the ignition and other connected devices before connecting the charger. Refer
to the information in your vehicle owner's manual. The ground connection (negative terminal) is on the
outside of the vehicle connector. The positive terminal is located on the inside of the tip. This adapter only
functions when the cigarette lighter socket is connected to a continuously positive terminal (i.e. the socket
must function when the ignition is switched off).
• To unplug the adapter cable from the charging cable, press gently on the latch and pull the cables apart. Do not
force the cables apart if the locking mechanism has not been released.
• Insert the mains plug (13) into a mains socket (100-240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz). The charger will switch on and check
each charging function. The LED indicators will turn on briefly.
The charger has an automatic memory function, i.e. it automatically selects the previous charging mode
when it is connected to the mains.
• Use the MODE button (1) to select a charging mode. Press the button until the LED/LEDs indicate the desired
function. For details on individual charging modes, refer to the next section ("b) Charging modes and functions").
Connect the adapter cable to the battery. Never connect the cable directly to other devices!
• Connect the charger to the battery. Ensure that the battery is connected in the correct polarity. The red adapter
cable must be connected to the positive terminal, and the black adapter cable must be connected to the negative
terminal. Connect the cables on the red and black clamps to the battery terminals. Screw the eyelet connector
to the terminal contacts (red and black terminal and eyelet connector: black = negative terminal, red = positive
terminal). Insert the vehicle connector into the cigarette lighter socket in your vehicle.
For built-in batteries connected to an on-board system, connect the positive terminal and then connect the
black terminal to an earth potential (chassis) that is positioned at a slight distance from the battery and the
fuel pipe. Check that the clamps are connected properly.
• Disconnect all devices from the battery. If the battery is mounted inside a vehicle, switch off the ignition.
For more information on charging vehicle batteries, follow the instructions and safety information in the
owner's manual. Modern vehicles are equipped with sensitive electronic components and sensors which
may be damaged if you do not exercise caution.
• The Reversed LED (6) will turn on if the polarity is incorrect. Check the polarity and connect the terminals in the
correct polarity.
• If the charging circuit is short-circuited, the Defective LED (5) will turn on.
• The charger can automatically detect defective batteries. If the battery is defective, the selected charging program
will not be started and the Defective LED (5) will turn on. Ask a technician to inspect the battery, or purchase a
replacement.
• Disconnect the battery and the charger from the power supply after the battery has finished charging. Disconnect
the mains plug (12) from the mains socket. Remove the black and then the red clamp from the battery.
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